The Straits Budget, 26 December 1929
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Title Section30 1929-12-26 1 The Strai ts Budget being the weekly issue of the straits times 'ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] ho. 3,756 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1929 Price 25 oenU (S.S. Currency) or 7dL30 words
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Article388 1929-12-26 1 leaders p»f« I Brightening London 3 Our Neighbours 3 ■I The World at Peace 3 I Oil Palms 3-4 Christmas in Exile 4 Occasional Notes 4-5 «Telegrams, Reuter and Special— I Covering Past Week’s News 23-29 '■Pictures I Singapore Weddings 17 Masonic Temple Ceremony 18 Piracy of the Steamer388 words
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Article1650 1929-12-26 1 Mrs. William Jack, of Kedah, is stay'np at the Crap Hotel, Penanp Hill. Jthers there include Mr. and Mrs. T. C. me (Kedah), Mr. and Mrs. J. McNeish jQinpapore), Dr. and Mrs. F. R. Sayers w Sin a P° re Mr. H. Mijscn (Penanp), ?J r T.1,650 words
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2814 1929-12-26 2 YOUNG M.C.S. OFFICER AND JUDGE. “INSOLENT LETTER. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay Accepts Apology. COMMENTS ON RECENT JOHORE CASES. A letter written direct to Mr. Justice McCabe Reay by Mr. A. B. Cobden-Kam-«*y. a junior member of the Malayan Civil Service, led to u complaint 1 having committed contempt of court2,814 words
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389 1929-12-26 2 A special meeting of shareholders of Fraser and Xeave, Ltd., w.is held at the company’s registered offices, Trafalgar Ston Saturday when Mr. W. H. Mucgregor presided. Others present included Messrs. C. V. Bailey, E. Walker, R. L. Hastie and E. J. Howley.389 words
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Article150 1929-12-26 2 The Singapore Municipal health statement for the week ended Dec. 14 gives •he total number of deaths as male 165» and female 75. This represents a death rate of 26.02 per mille, per annum, compared with 26.24 in the preceding week and 26.09 in the corresponding week of150 words
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Article1121 1929-12-26 3 better side of human nature.—Straits Times, Dec. 19. T ra nks of Mr. MacDonald’» Govcrn1 l are beginning to come under fire. m,.® 1 taken only a few months for the atiB‘ 'tituencies to realise that in spite of U'ZBi''golden promises scattered so lavishly i'Bt election time, therebetter side of human nature.—Straits Times, Dec. 19. - 1,121 words
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Article936 1929-12-26 3 Straits Times, Dee. 20. In this age of expel ts and specialists, the opinions of the average man on most subjects are worthless, and of nothing is this more true than of the comparative aspects of colonial administration. Not only’ is the experience—the travel and personal contacts —whichStraits Times, Dee. 20. - 936 words
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Article1036 1929-12-26 3 lies prosperity of safety.— Strait; Times. Dec. 2r Among contemporary statesmen none has fought harder in the cause of peace than Viscount Cecil of helwood. His unswerving devotion to the league of Nations and his ceaseless insistence on the necessity for speedy disarmament testify to hislies prosperity of safety.— Strait; Times. Dec. 2r - 1,036 words
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Article1025 1929-12-26 3 we should get really noisy !—Stratts Times, Dec. 28. Whin Oil I’alm Plantations, Limited, was in process of formation, the Straits Times criticised the sale of “profit-sharing bonds on the instalment system as a method of raising capital. The directors of the company placed at our disposal thewe should get really noisy !—Stratts Times, Dec. 28. - 1,025 words
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Article1077 1929-12-26 4 Christmas time awaken Strait T n* Dec. 21. 11 K We take this opportunity of wishing cur readers a happy Christmas and coup e with our wishes the hope that the penis cf celebrating the day in a marner suited to counteract the rigours of the EnglishChristmas time awaken !”- Strait T; n* Dec. 21. 11 K - 1,077 words
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OCCASIONAL NOTES
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Article147 1929-12-26 4 —Straits Times, Dec. IP. We understand that Government has decided to grant to the Asiatic Petroleum Gompany a lease of a portion of the foreshore at Pasir Panjang and permit the erection of a pier for the loading and discharge of dangerous petroleum and kerosene, but not—Straits Times, Dec. IP. - 147 words
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Article349 1929-12-26 4 deep in the depths of tidapathy.—Straits Times, Dec. 19. In connection w’ith local complaints of overcrowding of public vehicles, it is interesting to note that the same problem has been agitating Shanghai. The China General Omnibus Co. has decided, subject to the approval of the Councils of th*deep in the depths of tidapathy.—Straits Times, Dec. 19. - 349 words
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Article380 1929-12-26 4 —Straits Times, Dec. IW. There are. we imagine, very few working miners who will not agree with Mr. J. B. David’s argument, expressed ai the meeting of tin producers held at Kuala Lumpur, that if the Sunday holiday is adopted on Malayan mines it will merely be—Straits Times, Dec. IW. - 380 words
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Article208 1929-12-26 4 a more touching fade-out ?—Stral Times, Dec. 20. ai Here is another War story which well find favour with enterprising producers thirsting for the 5 touch." Richard Mervyn Butler of mouth, England, fell in love with ’his Miss Maureen Smith, at a War h in France. Hea more touching fade-out ?—Stral Times, Dec. 20. ‘ ai - 208 words
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Article251 1929-12-26 4 to he a half way attitude.—Straits Timed Dec. 20. The writing- of advertisement “copy is an art, but those responsible for tb descriptive matter in connection with fii 3 have succeeded in reducing it to a nign* mare. Here is how one of the tribe, hidin the light,to he a half way attitude.—Straits Timed Dec. 20. - 251 words
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Article336 1929-12-26 4 Straits Times, Dec. 20. A very strong newspaper agitation is being at present conducted in lion.; Kong in favour of lnchcapo's plea, made at the meeting of the P. and O. Company a i'ew days ago, that the authorities should reconsider their decision to abolish the anti-piracy guardsStraits Times, Dec. 20. - 336 words
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Article106 1929-12-26 5 MOTHER INJUSTICE t vnjrri‘l ,ation awake.—Straits Times. Dec. 21. i ,nthcr of man’s hard-won privileges A like going by the board. If a 1°®}* from Canada is to be believed, the 13b u i noli of that hallowed institution, f*,, in church, has been rung. Fer sloop*"f ,.s nB atvnjrri‘l,ation awake.—Straits Times. Dec. 21. - 106 words
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Article298 1929-12-26 5 —Straits Times, Dec. 21. Tv,. last American mail brought the t ‘of the address delivered by Dr. Mins Klein, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Commerce, just after vwi -tock market crash. On the whole, good and timely reading for Mahva and it suggests that in WashingI—Straits Times, Dec. 21. - 298 words
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Article352 1929-12-26 5 Straits Times, Dec. 21. Dr. Klein declared that there was no reason why the 25 millions or more families, representing over 95 per cent, r.f the American population whose incomes remained undiminished by the stock market crash, should cut down their purchases of commodities, and thereforeStraits Times, Dec. 21. - 352 words
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Article52 1929-12-26 5 THREAT OR PROMISE Straits Times, Dec. 2”. It is rumoured that several members of jte Municipal Commission are toying with 'be idea of resigning as a protest against Government’s refusal to heed their wishes the matter of the Pasir Panjang oil depot. Ex hoc malo proveniat aliquod or.urn.— Straits Times,Straits Times, Dec. 2”. - 52 words
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Article102 1929-12-26 5 D°“ 23 t,ger kn W —traits Times', The man who encountered a tiger oi pper Scrangaon Road the other morn missed an excellent (banco of demon 't rati nr the popular theory that a wi! iniimal will not attack a human being R’ h n ci^sUon 1 j"D°“ 23 t,ger kn°W —traits Times', - 102 words
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Article184 1929-12-26 5 —Straits Times, Dec. 23. ne t’™ o another women have been blamed for most of the ills that make this world a vale of tears anil it i* ‘“-T 1 to be for Kotten that Mothei Lve started most of our troubles, but no one has ever dreamed—Straits Times, Dec. 23. - 184 words
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Article279 1929-12-26 5 “SHOOTING” THE SHOOTERS a fly in the ointment somewhere. —Straits Times, Dec. 23. They do things differently in China In Fiance and Belgium during the War cameras were strictly forbidden and the very thought of a cinema-camera ir. the front line woulJ have been sufficient to have endangered the lifea fly in the ointment somewhere.—Straits Times, Dec. 23. - 279 words
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Article227 1929-12-26 5 —Straits Times, Dee. 23. Asiatic impressions of Western counrics are always interesting, but usually jne finds something in them which provokes vigorous dissent. For example, ake Mr. Sarcar, Advocate-General of Bengal, who has just l>oen looking over America for the first time. Notwithstanding the great wealth of America,”—Straits Times, Dee. 23. - 227 words
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Article149 1929-12-26 5 Straits Times, Dec. 24. If the peace and goodwill spirit that is spreading all over the island to-day can only he kept alive until Friday we may enjoy the remarkable experience of hearing Municipal Commissioners make complimentary references to Mr. Ford The application for permission toStraits Times, Dec. 24. - 149 words
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Article82 1929-12-26 5 SNOW —Straits Times, Dec. 24. The first blizzard of the Christmas season arrived on Sunday morning at a Singapore Hotel, when perspiring hotel boys mounted on ladders began to hang the cotton-wool snow from the ceiling of the ballroom. Cloth icicles were also hung round the walls, and hotel guests—Straits Times, Dec. 24. - 82 words
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Article261 1929-12-26 5 —Straits Times, Dec. 24. While the powers that be are wrestling mightily (we hope), with the problem of accelerating the progress of the “Weekly Srail,” might we draw their august attention to a voluntary system of fines instituted by some railway companies in the U.S.A., when, for any—Straits Times, Dec. 24. - 261 words
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Article236 1929-12-26 5 I don’t think so too.’”—Straits Times, Dec. 24. In the course of a series of interviews with the various Lords Lieutenant, thf Bangkok Siamese newspaper Karn Munnp interrogated Phya Udom Pongsi Penswasdi, the Lord Lieutenant of Pattani. He was asked whether there had been some troubleI don’t think so too.’”—Straits Times, Dec. 24. - 236 words
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78 1929-12-26 5 The following Scout Officers have been awarded the Medal of Merit for their good services to the Boy Scouts Movement T. W. Prins, Singapore Enche’ Mohd. Salleh b. Hj. Sulaiman, Negri Sembilan Enche’ Zainul Abidin, Penang Mr. Khoo Sin Teong, Penang Enche’78 words
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809 1929-12-26 5 —Reuter. British Wireless. Our Own Correspondent.) Culcatta, Dec. 23. Whut appears to have been an attempt to assassinate the Viceroy and I.ady Irwin is reported from New Delhi. Following a prolonged and most successful tour through the—Reuter.; – British Wireless. - 809 words
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1736 1929-12-26 6 What was desciibed by the members aa mess,” but was said by the police to have been fitted up like a regular casino,” was the subject of a police court prosecution on Monday. The accused, who were1,736 words
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236 1929-12-26 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 18. At a public meeting of the creditors of the Chetty firm of T.S.N., held yesterday, a proposal on behalf of the scheme submitted by the Official Assignee was unanimously passed. The proposal was :—(1) That all236 words
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198 1929-12-26 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 24. A mild sensation was caused at the criminal courts yesterday when it became inown that a European lady had knocked down a pedestrian in front of the courts. Both courts were emptied and on being nformod that198 words
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976 1929-12-26 6 The annual report of the Bar Commit»,l of the F.M.S. for 1929, which is to J submitted to the annual meeting of t 9 members of the Bar on Jan. 11 a t K Lumpur, is as follows The following976 words
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1272 1929-12-26 7 NOCTU RNAL RITES IN THE JUNGLE. Ceremony at Changi. BEHEADED ROOSTER AND COLOURED CLOTH. secret society meeting in jungle at > n thc early hours of the morning t 0 the appearance of eleven Chinese the District Judge, Mr. C. H. G. Bjjrke. on Dec. 20. Thc accused were charged1,272 words
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124 1929-12-26 7 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 18. The depression in the tin-mining industry is stated to be one of the causes that have led to a brisk price-cutting war in the kerosene oil trade in Perak between the rival importers, the Standard124 words
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Article111 1929-12-26 7 The following is the revised list of donations to the Clifford Fund for Raffles College Already acknowledged $20,321.72 Midwife B. N. Lee 5 Vivekananda Sanmarka San gam 25 Pupils of Banting Malay School 5.60 Pupils of Tanjong XII Malay School 4 Pupils of Sungei Buaya Malay School 4111 words
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1665 1929-12-26 7 Two rival shipping concerns who agreed to share the business of the Singa-pore-Rhio run by one party hiring from the other a vessel for use on it, were parties in a Supreme Court suit before the vacation judge, Mr. Justice1,665 words
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Article66 1929-12-26 8 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long epistles are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication but as66 words
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Article1206 1929-12-26 8 To the Editor of the StraiU Times. Sir, —No one can deny the elementary justice of the claim of British subjects, of whatever race or colour, to enter the Malayan Civil Service. The arguments which are raised in opposition are almost invariably based on snobbishness, prejudice and1,206 words
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Article94 1929-12-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With further reference to the above subject, your correspondent 44 A Singaporean has wandered from the point. If he will kindly refer to my previous letter he will note that the sentence to which he takes exception is specifically addressed94 words
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Article121 1929-12-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The anecdote you gave us last night concerning Sir Hugh Clifford’s management of the long-winded Malay by interjecting at appropriate intervals the word 44 Fasal,” reminds me that I heard the same story in Mexico in 1909, and again121 words
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Article151 1929-12-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—l heft to question the validity of the implication of the following quotation from your editorial of yesterday Possibly, too, a European woman in the future will not come here until she has equipped herself with educational, medical or other qualifications,151 words
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Article590 1929-12-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The miners have met and at last achieved something. Mr. R. V. Morris stated that the solution of the tin problem lies in the reduction of output and after agreeing to this dictum, the miners cabled their decision to590 words
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Article63 1929-12-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In your issue of Friday last I see that it is stated that I employed barmaids. I be* to draw your attention *°tu do not employ such I shall be obliged if you will publish this as the statement made63 words
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Article23 1929-12-26 8 News has come through of the success in the bar final examinations of Mr. Leslie Bertram Gibson, at one time Official Assignee, Penang.23 words
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612 1929-12-26 8 In the new edifice nearing complt»j9 in Batu Road, Kuala Lumpur will ha\>9 notable addition to its scholastic l»..;^j r providing increased accommodation 9 boys, from the primary grades upw ar jß says the Malay Mail. The new school I built612 words
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104 1929-12-26 8 After flying from Singapore, Flight' Lieut. D. V. Carnegie, captain of the Singapore Flying Club, delivered an interesting lecture at the inaugural meeting of the Burma Flying Club at Rangoon recently. Flight-Lieut. Carnegie outlined the running costs of a seaplane club, Mentioning that104 words
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3809 1929-12-26 9 THE MODERN ADVANCE OF MEDICINE. Anaesthesia Antisepsis In Surgery. PROBLEMS OF TO-DAY. RETURNING TO SIMPLER METHODS. Tin* advance of medical knowledge in modern times was reviewed by the Hon. p r A. L. Hoops, P.C.M.O., in his third and final lecture on “The History of Medline” to the Medical College3,809 words
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Article28 1929-12-26 10 Mr. Fenwick Oliver has arrived in Malacca, huving obtained a post in the 1’.W.1). Mrs. Oliver has accompanied him and they have taken up residence in Fort Tcrruec.28 words
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271 1929-12-26 10 (F rom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. The Puchong shooting fatality of the night of Dec. 3 was the subject of an enquiry at the Kajang Magistrate’s Court to-day before the District Officer, J Mr. Oswald, when Bob Crutehley271 words
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230 1929-12-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 18. Local opinion on the tin merger is that it is bound to be of benefit to tin producers generally. The exchange of technical information will be of great benefit, enabling the component parts of the smelting companies230 words
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176 1929-12-26 10 Mr. Stratton Brown has had several narrow escapes in his plane while flying near Kuala Lumpur, but on Dec. 15 he capped all his previous experiences by losing his propeller at an altitude of 2,000 feet, while flying at a speed of176 words
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918 1929-12-26 10 SHOULD BARMAIDS BE EMPLOYED Hotel Proprietor and A Rival. On the ground that barmaids were employed at the Empire Hotel the proprietor of the nearby Straits Hotel lodged an objection before the Singapore Licensing Justices on Dec. 19, against the renewal of the licence of the former hotel. Appearing for918 words
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459 1929-12-26 10 The following action has been taken k committee no. 3 of the Singapore Mn cipal Commissioners nun In view of the attitude of fronta? decided to take no further action Section 101 with regard to the main! up of the further section of Orange459 words
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89 1929-12-26 10 Mr. Justice Stevens entered judgment by default on the claim brought by George Herrlein against the National Electric Co., Raffles Place. The amount of the claim was $811.75 for goods sola There was recently a fire at the P rt89 words
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Article3959 1929-12-26 11 An event unprecedented in Malayan oje pal history took place in the Supreme art at Johore Bahru on Sunday mornwhen the Hon. Mr. W. Pryde, Legal ■(jviser to the Government of Johore, to answer a complaint3,959 words
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132 1929-12-26 12 The wedding took place on Saturday at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, the Rev. J. V. Westlake officiating, of Philip Townshend Hutchings, of Messrs. Joseph Travers and Sons. Ltd., Singapore, and Kathleen Mary Mears. of Forest Hill, London. The bride, who was given away132 words
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137 1929-12-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 16.’ At the Masonic Hall, Malacca, on Saturday night, an installation meeting took place when Bro. G. Perkins was installed as Worshipful Master for the coming year by Bro. C. G. Cadman, supported by Worshipful Bro. C. J.137 words
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464 1929-12-26 12 Berlin, Dec. 21. The Finance Minister, Dr. Hilferding, and the Financial Umior-Sccretary, Professor Popitz, have resigned. The resignations are a sequel to criticisms of the Government’s financial policy by Herr Schacht, President of the Reichsbank. Dr. Hilferding’s resignation is inopportune at present464 words
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183 1929-12-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 22. That the deceased told him that suicide was the last thing he would do was the evidence of Mr. S. J. Thompson at the coroner’s inquiry yesterday into the death of Mr.183 words
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1519 1929-12-26 12 British Malaya. By Sir Frank Swettenham, G.C.M.G., late Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States. New and Revised Edition. The Bodley Head. 12s. 6d. The designation British Malaya was first used in 19061,519 words
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Article80 1929-12-26 12 (Prom Our Own Correspondent. I OO I Bangkok, Dec. Three Siamese aeroplanes left on 1 flight to India this morning. stop will be at Rangoon. Lift! Cl* j The leading ’plane of the Siamese to India crashed in dense jungle n*'» Burmese frontier, not far80 words
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5273 1929-12-26 13 THE LITERARY PAGE—NEW BOOKS REVIEWED. Compton Mackenzie's Early, Promise Has His Star Set? -Victory Lost through Troops Bathing A Valuable Gallipoli Footnote.—King George V. in His Own Words—The Secret of His Popularity.—Cromwell and His Son.—A Local Translation of the Qur-an. fl Mr. Compton Mackenzie. aMipoli Memories. By Compton Mackeß*ie. Cassell.5,273 words
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162 1929-12-26 14 A compliment was paid from the Bench yesterday to Inspector Farquharson, when four Chinese and an Arab who were arrested in the Geylang ambush were produced before Mr. P. S. Williams, the Second Police Magistrate. Two of the prisoners were said to be162 words
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104 1929-12-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Dec. 19. The members of the Opium Commission eft for Indo-China this morning, travelling in a special coach. esterday they were received in audience by H.M. the King at the palace at Bangpain and later lunched with104 words
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452 1929-12-26 14 Racing circles are perturbed by a lette» which has been addressed by Governm**! to the Turf Clubs of Malaya on the sub! jects of sweepstakes. The letter points out that it has con* to Government’s notice that leakage* take place of452 words
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206 1929-12-26 14 The appointment of Mr. L. A. Rappa as Parks Superintendent, Singapore, is the first of its kind in Malaya, and though at present the duties will practically be confined to the supervision and maintenance of the various parks and open spaces206 words
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Article50 1929-12-26 14 The following from Malaya were elected Fellows of the Royal Empire Society at the last meeting of the Council :—Mrs. V. C. Manners (Batu Tiga), Mr. Dudley F. Ryland and Mr. Hewage B. Talaila (Kuala Lumpur), Mr. E. T. I. and Mrs. Wilkie (Pondok Tanjong), and Mr. William Birtwistle (Singapore).50 words
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1255 1929-12-26 15 [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] (By Our Indian Correspondent.) I understand from a reliable source that a deputation from India composed of officials and unofficials—the latter probably drawn from the Legislative Assembly and State Council members '■fitting[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.] - 1,255 words
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324 1929-12-26 15 The unmerciful heating of a dog by a European with a broom handle led to hi a appearance on Friday afternoon before ..if. P. Biddulph, the Ihird Police V s ate, to answer charges of cruelty. The accused, G. 11. Bailey,324 words
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74 1929-12-26 15 —Straits Times Copyright. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Doc. 20. Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell, presiding at the annual meeting of the Kamunting Tin Dredging Company, Ltd., yesterday, paid a tribute to Sir Ernest Woodford Birch, who was the chairman of•—Straits Times Copyright. - 74 words
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403 1929-12-26 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 20. A case in which a habitual criminal who had operated in Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur Kampnr and Singapore, was implicated was this morning called in the local Police r ’«urt before Mr. G. H. Nash. I he403 words
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Article252 1929-12-26 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 18. The Straits-horn Chinese who v/n arrested at Penang on a warrant v.n charged before Mr. C. W\ Dawson, .vest* day when the C.D.1., Mr. Bostock, tol* the Court that the D.P.P. had instructthat the case he hoard in the252 words
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537 1929-12-26 15 That Singapore is already attracting tho attention of aircraft manufacturers, owing to its future possibilities as an airport, is shown by the arrival here of Mr. F. W. Carey, a representative of tho Fairey Aviation Company, of England. Formerly a537 words
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188 1929-12-26 15 The annual Christmas ti<lc function of the Catholic Eurasians in Singapore wau held on Friday, when a treat for the children at the Catholic Club was followed by an enjoyable dance at the Victoria Memorial Hall. Between 700 and 800 children spent188 words
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Advertisement574 1929-12-26 16 THE STRAITS TIMES Car be obtained at the following plarea lr Singapore Monty Changer, Adelphi Hotel Money Changer, Europe Hotel Money Changer. Raffles Hotel. Grosvcnor Hotel. Kelly A Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Federal Rubber S»amp Co., Raffl®» Pl«'» «n' Tank Road Station. G. H. Kiat A Co., Ltd., Collyer Qoa>574 words
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102 1929-12-26 17 At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Dec, 14 the wedding was solemnised between of Mr. A. Castonier, of the East AsiaticCo., Ltd., Bangkok, and Miss Rigmor Rehfeldt Svendsen. Mr. Mikkelsen, manager of the East Asiatic Co., Singapore, gave the bride away. Mr. Mikkelsen and Mrs. Svend Jensen, of Bangkok were102 words
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65 1929-12-26 18 The foundation stone of the Masonic Temple which is being built at Johore Bahru was laid on Dec. 14. by Rt. Wor. Bro. the Hon. Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule. District Grand Master, Eastern Archipelago, in the presence of a large number of Freemasons and their friends. The D. M.65 words
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53 1929-12-26 18 D.M.G. about to lay the stone. On his left is D.G. Supt. of Works (Mr. W. R. Smedley) and behind him D. G. Warden (Mr. H. R. W. Lobb). Facing the D.G.M. is the W. M. of Ledge Johore Royal (Mr. H. H. Brown) and to his extreme left Mr.53 words
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Article, Illustration25 1929-12-26 19 1/n>n /thi'toyM/tits rofijinijlil l>if >/. I n nsein.1/n>n /thi'toyM/tits rofijinijlil l>if /•. >/. I n nsein. - 25 words
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95 1929-12-26 18 Piracy of the Douglas steamer Haiching off Chalang Point while on the voyage from Hing Kong to Swatow. The ship was set on fire, the Third officer was right: Messrs. A. F. Johnson, (2nd Officer), O. H. Farrar (Captain), F. C. Duxon (Chief Engineer) and the Chief Officer was badly95 words
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Article, Illustration22 1929-12-26 20 Spectators at the water polo match. S.S.C. team who beat the U.K.'s at polo by —I.22 words
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2836 1929-12-26 21 RIDE’S FOOT PLACED ON GRINDSTONE. J a ffna Marriage Rites. PROBLEM FOR LOCAL MAGISTRATE. B> he marriage rites and ceremonies of j a #fna Tamils were described by an B- t to the Second Police Magistrate per. l£. during the trial of the Indian or-car driver who is charged with2,836 words
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254 1929-12-26 21 (trom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 20. An extraordinary adventure with a tiger befell Mr. C. W. Ford, of Sukur Estate. IHe accompanied a gang of coolies who went cut to cut a path through heavy blukar on a steep hill. V» hile254 words
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149 1929-12-26 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 2ft. Two Asiatic Inspectors of Police, nudurai and Ujagar Singh, O.C.P.D.S at Batu (iajah and I.ahat, respectively, have Iwon suspended from duty and nro being charged with voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinese for the pui-pose of149 words
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412 1929-12-26 22 Unfavourable weather reduced the total flying time by the Singapore Flying Club in th, fmst week of December to 8 hours 50 minutes. For the week ended Nov. 113 the tots' /lying time was 2l hours, of which 1-1 hours 5 minuses412 words
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263 1929-12-26 22 The examination of Manassoh Joseph in connection with the bankruptcy of S. J. Balias was concluded before Mr. Justice Thorne in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. Mr. T. B. Cocker, the Assistant Official Assignee, was present, Mr D. G. Osborne Jones appearing for the263 words
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Article42 1929-12-26 22 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 18. Major L. 11. Chidson, Officer Commanding the Penang Volunteers, announces that it has been decided to form a Scottish platoon in the existing European company and the necessary uniform has been obtained.42 words
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1346 1929-12-26 23 EARL BEATTY’S FEARS. Limit of Cruiser Tonnage Extremely Low.” DANGEROUS MINIMUM Naval Debate in The House of Lords. ,—Reuter. —British Wireless. London, Dec. 18The House of Loids has debated the nosed reduction of British cruisers, on r e motion of the Earl of Stanhope, P.C., .vho instanced the case of,—Reuter.; —British Wireless. - 1,346 words
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223 1929-12-26 23 PERTINAX ACCUSES MR. SNOWDEN. Did Chancellor Demand Sanctions leaving the League of N ations.—TransOcean. Berlin, Dec. 18. While the newspapers are still discussing the agreement concluded between Germany and the Ambassadors’ Conference at Paris, concerning the destruction of certain German railways in the neutralised Rhineland zone, pointing out that theleaving the League of N ations.—Trans-Ocean. - 223 words
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115 1929-12-26 23 Reuter. Tokio, Dec. 22. The Soviet’s disapproval of the visit cf the international train to north-west Manchuria has been officially intimated to the Japanese Embassy in Moscow. Meanwhile the train remains at Pokoto. The Japanese Ambassador has called the attention of the Soviet toReuter. - 115 words
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122 1929-12-26 23 —Reuter. Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 19. Senor Julio Prestes, candidate for the Presidency of the Republic at the election next March, in a speech outlining his policy, said the monetary reform would be completed by making notes convertible into gold. The Bank of.—Reuter. - 122 words
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89 1929-12-26 23 Reuter. Chicago, Dec. 19. Mr. William McAmlrews, who was dismissed from the of public schools in Chicago at the height of Mayor Thompson’s campaign to 44 free American schools from the influence of the English King George,” has won his suit againstReuter. - 89 words
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266 1929-12-26 23 —British Wjreless. Rugby, Dec. 21. A striking decrease in the number of acci<b nts to Koyal Air Force aircraft ha* resulted from the standardisation on all British service machines of the Handley Page slotted wing safety device and—British Wjreless. - 266 words
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186 1929-12-26 23 —Reuter. London, Dec. 21. M. Sokolnikov, the Soviet Ambassador, in the course of a long statement on Anglo-Soviet relations, says the Soviet has every intention of loyally fulfilling any obigations it undertakes. Simultaneously, it relies on countries in friendly relations with the Soviet to—Reuter. - 186 words
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77 1929-12-26 23 argum< nts placed before them. British W i reives. Rugby, Dec. 21. The Chancellor of the Exchequer an.i the President of the Board of Trade received a deputation from the Free Trade Union yesterday. The deputation urged the importance of aargum< nts placed before them.— British W i reives. - 77 words
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Article29 1929-12-26 23 Reuter. New York, Dec. 21. A passenger ferry-boat collided with a goods ferry-boat off Hoboken, imperilling 700 lives. Eight river boats transferred all tha passengers safely.- Reuter.Reuter. - 29 words
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1019 1929-12-26 24 -llritish Wireless. —Reuter. Rugby, Dee. ‘JO. The debate on unemployment took place in the House of Commons on the report stage of the Supplementary Estimate for the salary of Mr. J.-llritish Wireless.; —Reuter. - 1,019 words
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213 1929-12-26 24 POPE’S APPEAL. Indulge in Spiritual Exercises.” —Reuter. Vatican, City, Dec. 19. The text of the Pope’s speech on the occasion of the secret consistory held on Dec. 16 is published. The Pope exhorts the faithful to indulge in spiritual exercises.” He recalls the fact that Jesus retired to the desert—Reuter. - 213 words
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111 1929-12-26 24 —Reuter. Geneva, Dec. 20. The Governments of India, Australia and South Africa have expressed their inability to participate in the tariff true® conference.—Reuter. A previous message (dated Dec. 9) stated :—Replying to questions in the House of Commons, Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Foreign—Reuter. - 111 words
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54 1929-12-26 24 Reuter. London, Dee. 18. The three-funnelled, twin-screw, oilburning Canadian Pacific liner, Empress of Japan, which was launched at Glasgow to-day, will be the largest and fastest liner regularly plying in the Pacific Ocean. She has a registered tonnage of 26,000 andReuter. - 54 words
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273 1929-12-26 24 Reuter. Sydney, Dee. Is. The coal-owner* have rejected proposals of the compulsory conference tor the j settlement of the coal dispute, which has been referred to the arbitration court meeting to-morrow. —Reuter. A previous message stated 4he compulsory conference has recommended that theReuter. - 273 words
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90 1929-12-26 24 —Reuter. London, Dec. IS. In the House of Commons this afternoon, after Mr. A. V. Alexander, the t irst Lord of the Admiralty, had replied to a question and enumerated appropriations in connection with the Singapore Base, and the contributions from Hong Kong,—Reuter. - 90 words
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85 1929-12-26 24 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 20. President Hoover has appointed a research committee with Mr. \V. C. Mitchell, Professor of Economics, Columbia University, as chairman to inquire into sigr.iticant social changes in American life in recent y< ars. The inquiry into social changes is expected—Reuter. - 85 words
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88 1929-12-26 24 British Wireless. Rugby, Dec. 18. In the House of Commons to-dav Mr. Henderson, the Foreign Secretary, said that he proposed to attend the meeting of the Council of the League of Nations at Geneva in January next, although, owing to theBritish Wireless. - 88 words
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39 1929-12-26 24 Reuter. London, Dec. 21. A supplementary estimate of £5,100,000 is being issued. The principle item is a £4,000,000 contribution to the unemployment fund, in accordance with the provision of the recent Bill. Reuter.Reuter. - 39 words
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409 1929-12-26 24 —Reuter. New York, Dec. 20. Mr. Wakatsuki, the head of the Japan* delegation to the Five Power Naval c O ference, interviewed by Reuter, said lh if the proposal for a holiday in caniui ships came before.—Reuter. - 409 words
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124 1929-12-26 24 —Reuter. Bombay, Dec. IS. A delegation of the India Merchant»' Chamber waited on Sir George Schuster. Finance Member of the Viceroy’s Council, and complained that the financial situation in India had not improved and that deflations this year totalled twenty crores of rupees (£15,000.000).—Reuter. - 124 words
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132 1929-12-26 24 —Reuter* London, Dec. 19. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and Mr. PhjljP Snowden received the Freedom of the Cit> of London at the Guildhall to-day at a traditional ceremony at which most ot the members of the Cabinet were present. Mr. MacDonald, in reply,.—Reuter* - 132 words
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1050 1929-12-26 25 —British Wireless. —Reuter. London, Dec. 18. Lord Thomson announced in the House ~f Lords that he had heard from the Brit 4; Consul-General in Tunis that the Royal Air Force monoplane, which was attempting’—British Wireless.; —Reuter. - 1,050 words
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73 1929-12-26 25 .—Trans-Ocean. Moscow. Dec. 19. The postal authorities announce the inauguration of an air mail service to Afghanistan in competition with the British deliveries via Karachi. The new facilities will be» made available for all European countries. It is stated that.—Trans-Ocean. - 73 words
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146 1929-12-26 25 ,—Reuter. Rugby, Dec. 20. Great public interest was taken in the announcement made by the Premier in the House of Commons yesterday that the King will deliver the opening address at the Five Power Naval Conference which will open in London,—Reuter. - 146 words
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48 1929-12-26 25 Reuter. New York, Dec. 20. The David Livingstone centenary medal for exceptionally important achievement.in the field of geography in the southern hemisphere has been awarded to Commander Byrd by the National Geographical Society. Previous recipients include Sir Dougla Mawson and ex-President Roosevelt.—Reuter. - 48 words
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117 1929-12-26 25 —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 20. I’ ive people,—namely Congressman Kaynor, his secretary, an Army pilot (Captain H. A. Ding) and two mechanics, -were killed in an aeroplane crash at the military aerodrome at Bollingfield. i Washington, Dec. 21. The pilot—Reuter. - 117 words
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122 1929-12-26 25 —Reuter. Washington, Dee. 22. A huge scheme has been drawn up by the Interstate Commerce Commission for the consolidation of United States railways. Nineteen trunk-line systems are proposed, of which five are in the Eastern territory, two in the New England group, three in the—Reuter. - 122 words
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209 1929-12-26 25 ,—Reuter. London, Dec. 20. The Russian Ambassador, M. Sokolnikov, presented his credentials to the Prince of Wales at St. James Palace today. M. Sokolnikov plunged into business immediately after presenting his credentials. He called on Mr. Henderson and ‘xchangc l notes regarding propagandaPresumably these,—Reuter. - 209 words
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60 1929-12-26 25 —Reuter. Bridgeport, Connecticut, Dec. 21. Withdrawing his brief as plaintiff, Counsel for Mrs. Fogarty stated his client desired to withdraw the suit against Gene Tunney, the former world heavyweight champion.—Reuter. Mrs. Fogarty was suing Tunney for breach of promise, but Tunney contended—Reuter. - 60 words
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41 1929-12-26 25 Reuter. Lisbon, l)t*c. H. The death has taken place >f Mac-dial Sir domes da Costa, former Dictator of the Portuguese Republic. He commanded tin- Portuguese division in Fiiu.ee during the war. Reuter.Reuter. - 41 words
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476 1929-12-26 25 ,—Router. —British Wireless. London, Dec. IH. According to information received in London disturbances have occurred in tho Nigerian towns of Opobo and Aba, where natives wore killed during rioting. The casualties include a dozen women. The latter fomented the,—Router.; —British Wireless. - 476 words
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97 1929-12-26 25 —Reuter. Madrid, Dec. IA. General Primo de Rivera, in a newspaper interview, referring to rumours of the imminent end of his Dictatorship, said he will remain at his post, cost what it may, even if his health suffers. He added’—Reuter. - 97 words
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89 1929-12-26 25 U.S. BANK RATE. Lowered to 4 Per Cent. In Kansas City. Reuter. Washington, Dec. ”0. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank has lowered the discount rate to 4C. per cent.— Reuter. Berlin, Dec. 20. A number of unemployed attempted t > storm the Town Hall while the new <'itv CouncilReuter. - 89 words
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1865 1929-12-26 26 ’—Reuter. British Wireless. London, Dec. 18. At a meeting of the Liberal members it was decided, with only two dissentients, that the Government’s replies to Sir Herbert Samuel’s queries, in connection with the Coal-mines Bill, were’—Reuter.; British Wireless. - 1,865 words
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66 1929-12-26 26 —Reuter. Catania, Dec. 22. Capt. Chichester the wealthy young N’cw Zealander who left Croydon on Fri' day to try and beat Bert Hinkler’s record fcr the flight to Australia, left for Homs yesterday at noon. Later Capt. Chichester was forced tc land—Reuter. - 66 words
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103 1929-12-26 26 —British Wireless. Rugby, Dec. 18. Mr. Montague, Under Secretary foi Air, questioned regarding progress in developing the Cairo-to-Cape air route, said that proposals for this service had been agreed in principle with the various Governments concerned, and had also been accepted by—British Wireless. - 103 words
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65 1929-12-26 26 —Reuter. Warsaw, Dec. 21. M. Bartel, Premier in 1928-1929, ha accepted a commission to form a nev onIWTV- H V S a supporter of Marsha' llsudski, under whom he formerly ser red as Vice-Premier. 1 he appointment is regarded—Reuter. - 65 words
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369 1929-12-26 26 —Reuter. London, Dec. 23. A merger is announced of the London Tin Syndicate Ltd., the Tin Selection Trust Ltd., London, and the Malayan Tin Trust, Ltd. The now syndicate will have a total issued capital of £2,250,000. It is also proposed, under—Reuter. - 369 words
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54 1929-12-26 26 .—Reuter. Washington, Dec. 19. The naval committee of the House of Representatives has approved th Bill authorising an expenditure of $7.5(K),009 for the construction of naval bases on the east and west coasts and in the Panama Canal.—Reuter. - 54 words
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147 1929-12-26 26 RUSSO-CHINESE PEACE. Protocol Signed Fuller Details. —Reuter. London, Dec. 23. The end of the Russo-Chinese conflict in Manchuria is indicated by Moscow’s announcement that M. Simanovsky and Mr. Tsai Yun-sheng, the Russian and Chinese ropiescntatives respectively, have signed a protocol at Haharovsk restoring the status quo of the Chinese Eastern.—Reuter. - 147 words
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55 1929-12-26 26 —Reuter. London. Dec. 23. The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company innounce that interest on the -l and o >er cent, debentures will be payable usual on Jan. 1. V‘ f Position os regards the half-vearlv iv'd»nd<* on the preference stock remains—Reuter. - 55 words
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119 1929-12-26 27 —Reuter. McAlaster, Oklahoma, Dec. 18. t'p to the present 23 bodies, mostly badly mangled, have been recovered from the coal-mine in North McAlaster, where the explosion, reported yesterday, occurred. The miners were mostly Mexicans and—Reuter. - 119 words
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238 1929-12-26 27 —Reuter. Paris, Dec. 21. The French Government, in a memorandum to Great Britain yesterday evening, sets forth the French general viewpoint on naval and general disarmament for the forthcoming conference. It declares (1) That naval disarmament is only part of the general limitation which’—Reuter. - 238 words
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66 1929-12-26 27 —Reuter. London, Dec. 19. An important step by the peace in industry movement was taken at a conference of representatives of the Trade Union Congress, the Federation of British Industries and the Confederation of Employers' Organisations. The conference agreed to definite proposals—Reuter. - 66 words
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57 1929-12-26 27 —Reuter. Barcelona, Dec. 20. Seventeen persons were killed and ten injured by a train crashing into a motorcoach at a level-crossing near San Sadurni. Only one out of 28 occupants of the coach was uninjured and he disappeared demented. Subsequently—Reuter. - 57 words
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40 1929-12-26 27 ,—Reuter. Hong Kong, Dec. 23. The small Japanese steamer Ryujin Maru ran aground at the mouth of the Whampoa River and was attacked by pirates yesterday evening and thoroughly looted. The freebooters escaped.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 40 words
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110 1929-12-26 27 .—Reuter. London, Dec. 18. Morning Post city editor says that city circles are sceptical of the Nanking Administrative Yuan’s decision to take over foreign steamship companies operating in Chinese waters, and point out that the A angtse coast of China is.—Reuter. - 110 words
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490 1929-12-26 27 —British Wireless. —Reuter. Tokio, Dec. 18. General Hanzo Yamanashi has been indicted on a charge of corruption during his Governor-Generalship of Korea.— Reuter. Rugby, Dec. 19. During the House of Commons debate last night, in the renewal of diplomatic relations’—British Wireless.; —Reuter. - 490 words
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65 1929-12-26 27 —Reuter. Khartum, Dec. 20. A recalcitrant chief in fhe Lafofa region of Talodi, in the Nuba Hills, has been captured by a joint force consisting of members of the Sudan Defence Force and the police. The tribesmen, next day, fired on the troops,—Reuter. - 65 words
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93 1929-12-26 27 .—Reuter. Hong Kong, Dec. 19. Replying to unofficial questions in tho Legislative Council to-day regarding suitable recognition for the captain, officers, and crew of the Haiching, also a com-* passionate grant to the dependents of the third officer and the guard.—Reuter. - 93 words
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137 1929-12-26 27 —Reuter. New York, Dec. 20. On the petition of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, the Federal Judge has appointed a receiver for the International Engineering Corporation, one of the leading power-generating equipment concerns in the world. Before the crash the Corporation’s stock sold at $lO3.—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article363 1929-12-26 27 Esrham, including Runnymede.—British Wireless. Reuter. Philadephia, Dec. 18. The engagement is announced of Mr. Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, second son of Mr. John D. Rockefeller (junior), to Miss Mary Todhunter Clark, of Philadelphia, who is a graduate of the Sorbonne, Paris.—Reuter. Rugby, Dec. 18. In order toEsrham, including Runnymede.—British Wireless.; Reuter. - 363 words
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483 1929-12-26 27 COMMONS DEBATE ON INDIA. Now Closing a Painful Chapter.” —British Wireless. London, Dec. 19. The House of Commons, yesterday debated the political situation in India on a by Mr. A. Fenner Brockway, T.abour member for Leyton, Fast, welcoming: the co-operation of Indians for the settlement of the constitutional question, and—British Wireless. - 483 words
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86 1929-12-26 27 NAVAL AIR POWER. U.S. Has Planes Britain The Aircraft-Carriers. —Reuter. Washington, Dec. 21. The suggestion made in I.«orulon that the United States’ naval aircraft power is incomparably superior to the British has evoked a statement by the Aeronautics Bureau that although the United Statea possesses a preponderance of actual aircraft—Reuter. - 86 words
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80 1929-12-26 27 Reuter. Rome, Dec. IH. Signor Mussolini presided at a meeting held to consider the situation in the si k market, from the point, of TO» of it» immediate consequences to the textile industry and its remoter effects on Italy s economic position. ItReuter. - 80 words
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254 1929-12-26 28 —Reuter. London, Dec. Captain Chichester left Croydon at three o’clock this morning on a flight t< Australia. It is under-*1 1 >0(1 he will attempt to beat Itert :Hinkler’s record. Later: Captain Chidi -ter, who is—Reuter. - 254 words
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190 1929-12-26 28 Welter and Hecr Bodenkloss.—Straits Times Copyright. Batavia, Dec. 23. A small company of prominent residents guthered at the museum, and proceeded to the old graveyard for the purpose of laying wreaths on the grave of the first wife of Sir ThomasWelter and Hecr Bodenkloss.—Straits Times Copyright. - 190 words
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73 1929-12-26 28 Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Dec. 23. The Minister of Economics, Heir Moldenhaur, has been appointed Minister of Finance in succession to the Socialist, Herr Hilferding, who resigned on Saturday. The Socialist, Herr Schmidt, follows Herr Moldenhauer at the Ministry of Economics. Herr Moldenhauer isTrans-Ocean. - 73 words
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57 1929-12-26 28 assistance of tugs.—Straits Times, Copyright. (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, Dee. 24. The vessel Silver Kay ha*s grounded 65 miles from Macassar and requested the assistance of tugs.—Straits Times, Copyright. This vessel is of 2630 net tonnage, an oil-burner, and was built in 1025.assistance of tugs.—Straits Times, Copyright. - 57 words
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673 1929-12-26 28 Router. Berlin, Dec. 19. The financial crisis culminated in a fresh sensation when it was rumoured that the Minister of Finance, Herr Hilferding, would resign, following the eleventh hour hitch in the negotiations with the United States Banking Syndicate for **100,000,000Router. - 673 words
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294 1929-12-26 28 —Reuter. London, Dec. 23. The political topic of the week has been the open defiance of Government displayed by the Left wing members of the Labour Party. The question everyone is asking is whether they will—Reuter. - 294 words
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135 1929-12-26 28 —Reuter. Nanking, Dec. 23. Outlining the foreign policy of the Nationalist Government for 1930 Mr. C. T Wang, the Foreign Minister, declared that, in the coming year, the work of his Ministry will be devoted to the abolition of foreign, inland—Reuter. - 135 words
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108 1929-12-26 28 —British Wireless. Rugby, Dec. 23. Stormy weather during the week-end caused several casualties at sea. A small steamship, Laird’s Elm, capsized in Loch Ryan, near Stranraer, yesterday and sank. Her captain and the crew of sixteen took to the boats and were—British Wireless. - 108 words
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70 1929-12-26 28 Reuter. Melbourne, Dec. 20. At the luncheon of the Australian Association of British Manufacturers Mr. Scullin, the Prime Minister, defended the new Australian tariff as consistent with Australia s policy of protection. Mr. Scullin explained that Australia’s abstention from the League Conference onReuter. - 70 words
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420 1929-12-26 28 —Reuter. London, Dec. 23 I The first Indian Central Committe.l under the chairmanship of Sir Sankara*! Nair, formed last year from the Indian! Legislature to work in co-operation with! the Simon Commission, has issued it I—Reuter. - 420 words
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224 1929-12-26 28 —Reuter. New’ Delhi, Dec. 23. The conference between the Viceroy an<! the Indian Nationalist leaders this afternoon broke down on the main question of Dominion status. Effort to Wreck Conference An earlier message states :—lt wa> while visiting Hyderabad that the Viceroy received an—Reuter. - 224 words
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1264 1929-12-26 29 worth a moment’s discussion.—British Wireless. Rugby, Dec. 23. Sir Austen Chamberlain, who was Foreign Secretary in the late Government, raised in the House of Commons to-day questions relating to the Government’s Egyptian policy. He hadworth a moment’s discussion.—British Wireless. - 1,264 words
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86 1929-12-26 29 —Reuter. Moscow, Dec. 23. M. Hcrbette, the French Ambassador, visited M. Litvinoff in order to hand him a communication from the Rumanian Government in connection with the action taken by Mr. Stimson, reminding Moscow and Nanking of their Kellogg Pact obligations. M. Litvinoff—Reuter. - 86 words
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65 1929-12-26 29 —Reuter. Paris, Dec. 23j0 Captain Lebrix has cabled stating that he and Captain Rossi had to jump from their plane in a parachute yesterday evening owing to bad weather. They landed on a mountain near Moulmein. Captain Rossi—Reuter. - 65 words
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33 1929-12-26 29 —Reuter. Chicago, Dec. 23. According to the Herald-Examiner then? were only 94 unsolved murders in Chicago in 1929, this being an off year for gang slayings.”—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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96 1929-12-26 29 Several important resolutions will be moved at the meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners on Friday. Mr. J. Laycock will move a resolution regarding the development of shipping facilities in the area known as Tanjong Rhu Industrial Area.” Mr. Laycock will also move a96 words
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305 1929-12-26 29 The following are minutes of a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Malacca) Association, held in the Malacca Club on Thursday last. Considerable discussion took place on the subject of the excessive charges made by the company for electric light and power.305 words
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88 1929-12-26 29 Mr. Alfred William Lermit, late of the firm of Tomlinson and Lermit, Singapore, died on Dec. 15 at the residanee of his son, Mr. E. V. Lermit, Bukit Dindmg Estate, Bentong, Pahang, in his eightieth year. The late Mr. Lermit88 words
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303 1929-12-26 29 Some time ago Mr. W. G. A. OrmsbyGore, Under-Secretary for the Colonies in Conservative Government, wrote to The Times suggesting that there should be unofficial representation at Imperial Confenenci*H. The committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association thereupon sent a letter to Mr. Ormsby-Gore303 words
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Article624 1929-12-26 29 The following arrived by the President Van Buren on Monday For Singapore. Miss Adelaide Allertofl, Mr. W. W. Allerton, Miss Thelma Ashley. Miss Flora Beedham, I)r. Henry Meets, Mis» Jeanette Brown, Mr. Percy Burton, Mr. M. D. Crichton, Mrs. M. I). Crichton, Miss Margaret Crichton, Col. W. C. Humble,624 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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796 1929-12-26 30 Singapore were singularly lucky in winning the Trophy match on the Padang on Saturday by a try scored in the last few minutes. The final score was 111 points (two goals and a try) to 8 points {a796 words
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336 1929-12-26 30 London, Dec. IS. In a fight for the British middleweight championship Jack Hood drew with Len Harvey over fifteen rounds at Olympia, J^ondon. k The plucky welterweight champion. Jack Ilood, Birmingham, conceded half a stone to the middleweight champion, Len Harvey. The336 words
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136 1929-12-26 30 New York, Dec. 20. The New York State Athletic Commission has lifted tbe suspension on Otto von Porat. The Commission has sanctioned the bout between von Porat and Paolino Uzcudun at Madison Square gardens on Jan. 10.— Reuter. Von Porat was suspended indefinitely136 words
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237 1929-12-26 30 C. L. Wyatt retained the billiards championship of the S.C.C. on Monday by defeating H. J. Frewin by 24 points in a game of 350 up.' The winner thus retains possession of the Farrer Cup for one year. The final match was237 words
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Article999 1929-12-26 30 President’s Prize Competition. The competition for the President's Prize ut the Singapore Golf Club concluded on Sunday when W. C.Mct all beat H. Jackson and K. B- B. Donnell in the final, winners’ score being; one up. Full details of the competition are as follows First Round. E.999 words
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698 1929-12-26 30 Transformation from waterlogged less ground to one of the finest sporr enclosures in Malaya is the story of the new Jalan Besar stadium, which has beer constructed by the Singapore MunicipJ Commissioners at a cost of over s6oo<>o and is to be698 words
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1274 1929-12-26 31 Contrary to expectations, the S.C.C. lost tll the Welch Regiment on Deo. 18, on the l’adang by live K oa s t° one n a game v hioli is probably the fastest that has Ic. n seen this season.1,274 words
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327 1929-12-26 31 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Dec. 23. The December spoon shoot of th r hincsc Volunteer Rifle Club, Malacca took place at the Bukit Sebukor Range on Sunday. The following were the scores H. 200 500 GOO ‘Total Tan Bong Soo «0 10327 words
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329 1929-12-26 31 London, Dec. 21. The following were the results of English and Scottish League games played to-day First Division. Birmingham 3 Sunderland l Black »urn It. 1 Manchester City 3 Grimsby T. vs. Sheffield W.' Huddersfield T. 0 Bolton \V. 2 Leicester329 words
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186 1929-12-26 31 London, Dec. 19. in their replayed second round tie o! the English r.A. Cup Rotherham UtcL defeated Scunthorpe Utd. by 5—4. Reuter. The draw for the third round, to be played on Jan. 11 is now as follows Rotherham Utd. vs. Notts.186 words
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Article54 1929-12-26 31 London, Dec. 18. The following are the results of replay'd swond round ties in the English Cup Bournemouth fi Carnarvon 2 Plymouth A. B Watford 0. Bournemouth Visit I* ulham in the third ~und on January 11, and Plymouth \rgylo will he at home to Hull54 words
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27 1929-12-26 31 London, Dec. 19. (n a Third Division (Northern Section latch yesterday Halifax 1 own uefeat AYcxl.asn by 2 0. Reuter.27 words
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970 1929-12-26 31 Positions of clubs in the Knglish and Scottish League tubles ure us follows First Division. P. W. L. D.F. A. Pts. Manchester City 10 12 3 4 49 31 2H Derby County 20 11 6 4 40 35 20 Sheffield Wednes. 18 11970 words
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1776 1929-12-26 32 SELANGOR TURF CLUB. S.R.A. Criticised. WILL GOVERNMENT STOP SWEEPSTAKES The annual meeting of the Selangor Tuif Club was held on Friday last at the Selangor Club. Two items of special interest which came up were a eriticiam of the Straits Racing AssocJ| tion and the possibility that the Sweepstakes might1,776 words
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160 1929-12-26 32 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 21. A meeting 1 of the committee of the Perak Cricket Association discussed the question of the introduction locally of the larger wicket. The chairman expressed his views on the subject and invited a general160 words
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442 1929-12-26 32 A turn-out of six A class yachts made a capital start at 10 a.m. on Sunday to race for a Club Trophy, this being the second of a series of three races for this prize. The wind, as is usual at this442 words
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92 1929-12-26 31 N. C. Houtf and his wife A. C. 0 .in* tala nto the Criminal Prisons »i! Thursday afternoon in <1 ■•fault of pnyM < <i .if fines imposed on them for as,...jl*inj. a Malay rare table with a rofnn u with92 words
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333 1929-12-26 32 The case in which Mr. and Mrs. X Begg claimed $lOO from the Hotel v :in Wijk, as damages for defamation a lW (l i to have been committed by defendants’ refusal to allow them to use333 words
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190 1929-12-26 32 You car thank youi luekv stars it i'’hristmas in two days. Because of tha* I am going to ask the indulgence of the master to let you off lightly. Otherwise I should have certainly sent you to prison,” said the Master Attendant190 words
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Article151 1929-12-26 32 The local agents for the Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., N.L., have received the undernoted telegram from the Company’s Secretary in Sydney’ After further consideration the directors have decided that before proceeding with the scheme to issue preference shares outlined in a notice published at the151 words
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Article38 1929-12-26 32 Messrs. Barlow and Co., in their cop; report, dated Dec. 19, state —After being slightly easier the market now closes a unchanged on the week. Approximat* 1.050 tons were shipped. Closing quotai are as follows :—Sundried $9.40, mixed >•'38 words
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1351 1929-12-26 33 The report on the new Johore Criminal Procedure Code furnished by Mr. Justice McCabe Reay to the Council of Judges read in Sunday’s proceedings in the supreme Ccurt, Johore Bahru. It is as follows The Bill was published1,351 words
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219 1929-12-26 33 The Malacca Indian Club pave another instance of their initiative and enterprise on Sunday, Dec. 22, when they treated the children of their members to a Christmas party at their premises at Lorong Panjang. There was a very good turn-out of children, parents, and219 words
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Article262 1929-12-26 33 htt ,f month >--29H hours, 75,000 jurds, Jo 2 piculs. Renong Consolidated Tin (first half).—27s hours, 71,000 yards, 220 piculs. Chendemn* Tin (first half (.—Dredge *.J7 hours, 50 piculs; Hydraulicing 110 pKjul-i (.ravel Pumping 40 piculs! tu’HSZ ,r st ha,,, 16 pf*" iTIAr? half 552 Ratrut Tin (first262 words
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Article82 1929-12-26 33 LEE. -At ihe .Maternity Hospital, Singapore, on Dec. 22, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee, a daughter. lii EVENS. At the Maternity Hospital, Singa pore, on Dec. 23, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs K. R. Stevens, a son. TULLOCH. At Muar on Dec. 13, 1929, to Mr. and82 words
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Article46 1929-12-26 33 ROBINSON LAW FORD. On Dec. 2, 1920 the marriage took place at St. George’s Church, Penang, between William Stanley Robinson, of Temiang South Estate, Serernban, and Joan Ca/.enove, younger daughter of the late A. W. Law ford and Mrs. Lawford, of Bronte Cottage, I.ympstone. Il.von,46 words
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Article164 1929-12-26 33 Singapore, Dec 24. EXCHANGE. J )n London, Hunk 4 m'9 215 32 Demand >, j.\ Private 3 m. credit 2 I 1! Op New York. Demand ',e, 6/1« Private 90 d/n On France, Hank T.T. 11 m On India, Hank T.T. j',. M" Hong Kong. Hank T.T.164 words
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818 1929-12-26 33 Singapore, Dec. 21. MINING. Issue Val. I’d. Buyers Sellers £1 £lAsam Kumbansr 36/- 38/5 -5/- Ayer Hitum Tin 11/9 12/9 £1 £1 Hangrin Tin 26/- 28/1 1 Uatang Padang 0.20 0.22 Vk 1 1 Hutu Caves 1.05 1.10 1 1 Hukit Aram? 1.00818 words
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Advertisement87 1929-12-26 33 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is S4N a year. The post free price of87 words
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Obituary97 1929-12-26 33 DEATH.) miRMAXN. fill n.o. 1929, at U )).i!i. at his residence, 52, (irungc goad. Mi Arnold Fuhrmann. He leaves behind Mis Fuhrmann, his wife, and Arthur Fuhr mann, his son, to mourn the loss. MADAM TAN TIM NEO. Widow of the late Wee Kim Chuan and beloved Mother Wee Swee97 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article54 1929-12-26 1 General Rubber Situation London Rubber Stocks A Higher Dividend 1 London Rubber Market By A. W. Still Crude Rubber Native Rubber Rubber Returns Local Rubber Auction Rubber Outlook Rubber Statistics Correspondence— Co-Ordinated Rubber Selling 1 Meeting and Reports— Directors’ Reports 2 Malaka Pinda Rubber Annual Report Weekly Share Market54 words
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60 1929-12-26 1 Quotations Forvanl Contract Spot Seller Prices r- ,i. i f Date LMon S‘|>ore Pec. Jan. J«n. Pec. l'i 7 lr. 1C 0.264 0.26 0.27 1 0.2* ii 77 h 0.264 0.264 0.27 0.2« 2, 0.26 0.264 o.26•■’t 0.27», 2;; 711 10 0.2"» 1 0.26 160 words
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Article38 1929-12-26 1 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondent states that rubber stocks show an increase of 1,147 tons during the past week, the total now on hand being 72,601 tons.38 words
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Article209 1929-12-26 1 Remarkable results are disclosed by tb« accounts of the United Temiang Rubber Estates, a Malayan rubber plantation company in the Guthrie group. For the year ended July SI net profits increased from £8,136 to £16,709, and the directors are able to raise the dividend from 5 per209 words
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Article21 1929-12-26 1 It is reported that some of the estates at Teluk Anson have received cable instructions from home to stop Sunday tapping.21 words
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Article89 1929-12-26 1 The following taluks in Madras Presidency are now closed to recruiting on account of infectious disease :—ln the area served by the port of Madras Ganjam, Chicacole, Chatrapur, Kodala, Ichapuram and Sompeta Vizagapatam, Vizianagaram Bullary, Haiapanhalli and Hadagallee Anantapur, Hindupur Nel lore, Vcnkatagiri Division Salem, Hosur. In the area served89 words
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1040 1929-12-26 1 A. W. Still - (By A. W. Still.) [Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.l London, Nov. 27. The rubber situation has become somewhat complicated, and may be briefly summarised. There is first of all the quite unexpectedly high exports from Malaya[Straits Times Copyright.— Reproduction Rights Reserved.l - 1,040 words
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168 1929-12-26 1 We are indebted to the Planters’ Association of Malaya for the following details of :he importations of crade rubber into th'United States during October. 1929. The figures have been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net weights are168 words
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Article67 1929-12-26 1 [The Straits Times is not responsible for :he opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letieri must be short and to the point. Lori» epistles ere liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily f or publication but67 words
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Article584 1929-12-26 1 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As considerable disappointment and diversity of opinion on the subject exists even in Mincing Lane, I should f«l giatetul to you tor tne opportunity t.f referring briefly to one or two main aspects of the admirable and diplomatic conclusions584 words
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952 1929-12-26 2 qi.c following report of the directors to »j, e third annual generul meeting of shareholders of the I’usuk Rubber Estate, Ltd., is tj be presented on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 1 1.4‘» a.m. Vour directors submit herewith their ft and statement of accounts for952 words
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191 1929-12-26 2 Saturdays mail brought the report of Messrs. V. H Tayler and John Stephens on Native Lubber in the Dutch Kiwt Indies," he publication of which was reported by .outer on Nov. 30. The report emphasises the importance of the output of rubber191 words
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Article317 1929-12-26 2 Anglo-Ma1ay.—117,629 lb. Allenby—s6,4oo lb. Amalgamated Ma1ay.—54.500 lb. Amput (Sumatra —59,827 lb. Ank01a.—3,925 lb. Bajoe Kid0e1.—136,802 lb. Bedford Plantations.—24,loo lb. Balombissie.—l4,l4l lb. Bikam.—B9,7oo lb. Broome (Selangor).—s7,oBo lb. Batu Tiga (Selangor).—ls3,soo lb. Bukit Kajang.—ll4,o7s lb. Batu Ap0i.—9,548 lb. 8a1au.—34,000 lb. Beranang.—4l,ooo lb. Bertain (Taishoi. —65,456 lb. Bo re 1 1i.—33,300317 words
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461 1929-12-26 2 In their report, dated Singapore, wee. 19, Messrs. Guthrie and Co. state w Ihe market has been featureless VLiring the past week and at time of writing Alices are down cent, *«.d., and ;i cents gold on balance in Singupore, London and461 words
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Article23 1929-12-26 2 Dr. Y'eate.s, of Rim Estate, Jasin, has been laid up with dengue fever, and Mrs. Yeates also has had to go to hospital.23 words
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Article27 1929-12-26 2 Mr. A. Harman Orr, of Chnngkat Salak Rubber and Tin, Ltd., Perak, replaces Mr J. W. Kennedy (on leave) as a member of the Indian Immigration Committee.27 words
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524 1929-12-26 2 In an interview with a representative of the Malay Mail, Mr. Kri< Macfadyen, now on a visit to the Far expiessed his views on the outlook yor tlie rubber producing industry, and referred to the F.M.S. Government’s policy in connection with524 words
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Article225 1929-12-26 2 Mr. J. Gordon Carrie, Deputy Supervisor of Rubber, F.M.S., and Deputy Regis-trar-General (Statistics) S.S., has forwarded the following census of stocks of rubber held by dealers and on estates of ovur 100 acres on Nov. 30, 1029, together with certain export figures. (Stocks compiled from returns by estates225 words
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1240 1929-12-26 3 The ninetienth annual general meeting of M&laka Pinda Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at 64-6, Market Street, on Monday, the Mr. Tan Cheng Lock presiding. The present were Messrs. Chee Guan Chiang, Chua Poh Siang, Seah Eng Lim, Chan Sze Onn, and1,240 words
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488 1929-12-26 3 In their weekly report, dated Dec. 23, Me ssrs. Fraser and Co. state The price of tin shows a decline during the past w-eek and according to London advices an increase in visible supplies at the end of the month is488 words
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Article47 1929-12-26 3 Mr. M. D. Knapp, general manager, Malayan American Plantations, Ltd., left by the President Harrison on Monday on furlough and Mr. G. H. Seybold, from Medan, has arrived in Penang and assumed duties. Mr. Seybold is the lucky owner of Puzzler, Tandubas, Cyllaros, and other race horses.47 words
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Article617 1929-12-26 3 Abaco (£1) Allagar (2/) 1/74 AngloMalay (£1) 4; Ayer Kuning (£1) 4; Bahru (Sel.) (2/) 5/; Bakap (£1) 4; Bantcng (£ll 4; Batang Consolidated (2/) l/3x Hutu Caves (£1) 13/16; Batu Tiga (£1) 7/16; Bekoh (2/) 1/44; Bcranang (2/) 1/9; Bertan Consolidated (2/) 4.3; Bidor617 words
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756 1929-12-26 3 Capital Issue Closing Prices Paid Up Valuo Dividtnds Fraaar Lyall A Company A Co. Eratt. 389,293 1 15 p.c. yesr ended 28-2-29 Allenby ($1) 1.70 1.90 1.70 1.90 160.000 174 p.c. year 30-9-29 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.40 1.60cd. 1.40 lJOed, 436,425 1 74 pc.756 words
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291 1929-12-26 3 The annual report of the directors of the Pulau Bulang Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., to the shareholders is as follows*: \our directors beg to submit their report and a duly audited statement of accounts of the Dutch company and the291 words
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